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GU05 AYV

2005 BMW 530

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,274 mi
Last recorded158,274 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 530105,308 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU05 AYV
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 158,274 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 157,144 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 157,124 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 150,453 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 147,466 miles

Full undertray,s fitted

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 147,460 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 137,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 135,149 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 135,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 131,702 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 131,702 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 118,579 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 103,734 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 103,734 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 102,549 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 102,549 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 78,599 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges Possible high level stop lamp not working

Pass 26 Jul 2011 51,307 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 47,605 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 39,957 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 31,497 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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GU05 AYV is a 2005 BMW 530 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 105,308 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU05 AYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 530 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GU05 AYV registered?

GU05 AYV is a 2005 BMW 530, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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